Engine compartment and wheel well cleaning

What it would look like to get a flat in 1970. I’m using simple green to take off the layers of grime. I used a plastic scraper on the thick stuff on the struts. It takes the paint off. I started using a plastic brush, it works but the thick stuff is a problem, any ideas on a better way to remove the thick grime?

I worked on the engine compartment yesterday. It’s cleaning up nice.


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I worked on the engine compartment yesterday. It’s cleaning up nice.


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Like new tools. Lug wrench and jack handle were still in the plastic. The plastic was opened but still intact


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Drivers side


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Passengers side


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Spare tire compartment


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The steering wheel was probably wrapped when the car was new. I’d like to unwrap it to see the condition of the wood, but it’s such a snug fit.


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Perfect dash
and an AM radio. The electric antenna is original and works fine.


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52 years of sun damage.
Gold standard seats.


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Day one. It’s not my car yet. About another hour and it will be on my trailer on the way home. The front left fender was repaired years ago. As I understand it the owner didn’t want to leave the car again to get it repaired.


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My only employee. He has one task, catch bugs. Looks like he will be filing a workman’s comp case.


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